Identity area
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Historical Planning and Research Branch
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In April 1975, the Historical Sites Branch was transferred from the Parks Division of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to the new Ministry of Culture and Recreation, where it was renamed the Historical Planning and Research Branch.
By 1978 the Historical Planning and Research Branch consisted of four sections: Archaeological Planning; Archaeological Research, which included six regional field offices; Historical Planning (renamed Heritage Planning Section in 1979); and an Administrative Unit, which was responsible for the publications programme.
From 1975 until 1981, the Branch formed a part of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation's Heritage Conservation Division. In mid-1981, however, the Historical Planning and Research Branch became part of the new Arts, Heritage, and Libraries Division. In October 1981, the Branch became the Archaeology and Heritage Planning Branch.
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The Historical Planning and Research Branch provided archaeological and heritage planning activities for the Ontario Government. These activities encompassed archaeological and historical research and planning; heritage reviews for environmental assessments; administration of the archaeological licensing and conservation program; and the provision of advisory services to community groups on archaeological and heritage issues. The Branch also provided staff support to the Ontario Heritage Foundation for processing grants to assist archaeological work.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Ontario Government Telephone Directories, 1974-1981
Inventory 47 - Culture (July 1996)
Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996-12- 24
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
R. Anger